A Cordial Response to the Law/Gospel Debate

A Cordial Response to the Law/Gospel Debate

Affirming both the Law-Gospel distinction and all three uses of the law, Borgman makes the case for a richer approach centered on union with Christ—one that preserves justification by faith alone while giving full place to sanctification, obedience, and the gospel-grounded imperatives of the Christian life.

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How Union with Christ Affects Ecclesiology

How Union with Christ Affects Ecclesiology

Often, discussions regarding these blessings focus on justification and sanctification. While we must highlight these dual benefits that stem from union with Christ, we dare not miss another important one: the blessing of being in the Church, the body of Christ. The reality of this blessing has many practical ramifications for how we view ecclesiology.

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Law & Gospel: The Narrow Focus

Law & Gospel: The Narrow Focus

Do the biblical writers ever contrast law with gospel? The answer is “Yes.” In fact, such a contrast is vital to our understanding of justification and to living the Christian life.

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Scripture as Supreme Judge

Scripture as Supreme Judge

God has created various spheres of authority within his world such as the family, the government, and the church of Jesus Christ. But within all those spheres of authority, there is a “supreme judge,” namely sacred Scripture.

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Evaluating Theodicies

Evaluating Theodicies

The issue over the existence of evil is a perpetual concern for the Christian church. This article will demonstrate that God intentionally decrees the existence of evil for the express purpose of glorifying his name through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.

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